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Pet health
Health guides for cat and dog owners in Indonesia: vaccinations, neutering, parasites, dangerous foods and the signs that need a veterinarian.
Cat health
Cat vaccinations: types, schedule and benefits
Core cat vaccines protect against panleukopenia, herpesvirus and calicivirus. Kittens start at 6–8 weeks; in endemic areas, rabies vaccine is also core.
Feline panleukopenia: signs, spread and vaccination
Feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious, often fatal parvovirus infection of cats, especially kittens. Vaccination is the main way to prevent it.
Ringworm in cats: signs, spread and when to see a vet
Ringworm is a fungal skin infection, not a worm. It causes scaly bald patches in cats and can spread to people, so a vet should confirm and treat it.
Toxoplasmosis and cats: facts, myths and prevention
Toxoplasmosis is often caught from undercooked meat and unwashed produce, not from cat fur. Learn the facts, the infertility myth and how to prevent it.
Cat vomiting: causes and when to see a vet
An occasional vomit can be normal for a cat, but repeated or bloody vomiting, or vomiting with lethargy, needs a vet. Learn the causes and red flags.
Cat not eating: causes, risks and when to see a vet
A cat that stops eating risks hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver), which can be fatal. Learn the causes, the red flags and when to see a vet.
Feeding your cat well: nutrients, taurine and water
Cats are obligate carnivores that need taurine and animal nutrients. Feed a complete and balanced food, give fresh water, and avoid rice-and-fish-only diets.
Cat flu: signs, spread and vaccination
Cat flu is an upper respiratory infection caused mainly by feline herpesvirus and calicivirus. Learn the signs, spread, vaccination and when to see a vet.
FIP in cats: causes, signs and diagnosis
FIP is a serious disease caused by a mutated feline coronavirus. Learn the signs of wet and dry FIP, why diagnosis needs a vet, and how to lower the risk.
Caring for orphaned kittens: the basics
Orphaned kittens need warmth, kitten milk replacer (not cow's milk), help to go to the toilet, and a vet urgently if they are weak or cold.
Dog health
Dog vaccinations: types, schedule and boosters
Core dog vaccines protect against distemper, adenovirus hepatitis and parvovirus, plus rabies in endemic areas. Puppies start at 6–8 weeks.
Canine parvovirus: signs, spread and prevention
Canine parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious, often fatal viral disease of dogs, especially puppies. A full vaccination course is the main protection.
Feeding your dog well: choosing food, portions and treats
Dogs need a complete and balanced food for their life stage, measured portions, limited treats and fresh water. How to choose food, following WSAVA guidance.
Dog vomiting: when to see a vet
A single vomit can be minor, but repeated or bloody vomiting, retching with a swollen belly, or vomiting in a puppy needs a vet urgently.
Cats and dogs
Rabies in dogs and cats: signs and prevention
Rabies is a viral brain infection that is almost always fatal once signs appear. Vaccinating dogs and cats prevents it; 26 provinces are still endemic.
Neutering cats and dogs: benefits, timing and aftercare
Neutering prevents pregnancy and some reproductive diseases. Cats are usually neutered at about 4 months; a dog's timing should be agreed with a vet.
Choosing a vet and vet clinic in Indonesia
Vets in Indonesia must hold a practice licence (SIP DRH). Learn how clinics, animal hospitals and puskeswan differ, and what to ask before a visit.
Fleas, ticks and mites in cats and dogs
Fleas, ticks and mites are external parasites that make cats and dogs itch, spread disease and can affect people. In the tropics, prevent them year-round.
Worms in cats and dogs: types, risks and prevention
Worms in cats and dogs are mainly roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. Some can infect people, especially children, so ask a vet about routine control.
Foods that are dangerous for cats and dogs
Chocolate, coffee, xylitol, grapes, onions, alcohol and cooked bones can poison or injure cats and dogs. Learn what to avoid and when to call a vet.
Heatstroke in cats and dogs: signs and prevention
Heatstroke happens when a pet's body temperature climbs too high, and it can kill. Learn which pets are at risk, the warning signs and how to prevent it.
Can cats and dogs eat rice, tofu, eggs or milk?
Plain rice and cooked egg are fine as small treats, salted fish and milk are best avoided, and evidence on tempeh and tofu is limited. Here is why.
Dental care for cats and dogs: signs and prevention
Gum disease is the most common medical problem in cats and dogs. Learn the signs, how to brush your pet's teeth, and when a vet should check the mouth.
Overweight cats and dogs: checks, risks and safe weight loss
Obesity is the most common nutritional problem in cats and dogs. Learn WSAVA body condition scoring, the risks, and how to lose weight safely with your vet.
Diarrhoea in cats and dogs: when to see a vet
Mild diarrhoea can settle quickly, but bloody diarrhoea, diarrhoea with vomiting or lethargy, or diarrhoea in kittens and puppies needs a vet. Know the signs.